Jared Dudley

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Jared Dudley (born July 10, 1985 in San Diego, California) is a forward for the Charlotte Bobcats. During his college years he played with the Boston College Eagles Along with fellow senior Sean Marshall, he was one of the team's two captains, and was the leading scorer and rebounder on the team during his final season. Dudley has been a four-year starter for the Eagles, and played in every BC game in his first three years. He had a streak of over 100 consecutive starts snapped when he suffered a stress fracture in December 2006.

Jared Dudley scored 30 points on November 29, 2006 against Michigan St. on national television. His career high in points is 36, which he scored against Villanova in a victory during his sophomore season. He averaged 19 points and 3 assists per game during his senior year.

Dudley is a skilled forward who on ESPN was named one of the top five NBA prospects of 2007 for his great instincts and ability to shoot 3-pointers.

After his senior season, Dudley was voted the ACC Player of the Year for 2007 and was a second team All-American.

On June 28, 2007, Dudley was taken 22nd overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. He is the lowest player taken in the first round by the Charlotte Bobcats that is still a member of the team. Shortley after the draft, Dudley announced that he would wear the number 4.